Numerous studies have found that suburban residents drive more and walk less than
residents in traditional neighbourhoods. What is less well understood is the extent to which …

Background Empirical evidence suggests that an association between the built environment
and physical activity exists. This evidence is mostly derived from cross-sectional studies that …

Problem: Localities and states are turning to land planning and urban design for help in
reducing automobile use and related social and environmental costs. The effects of such …

Understanding the influence of the built environment on transit ridership can provide transit
authorities with insightful information for operation management and policy making, and …

It is widely recognized that travel and tourism can have a high environmental impact and
make a major contribution to climate change. It is therefore vital that ways to reduce these …

In recent years, interest in the travel behavior of students in institutions of higher education
has grown. It has been noted that students tend to use a variety of transportation modes …

Interests in studying of the built environment impacts on travel behavior have proliferated
from North America to other parts of the world including China. Until very recently, there has …

During rapid urbanization, the optimization of the built environment in metropolises to
promote the use of public transportation considerably eases the road traffic pressure …

This article aims to contribute to the understanding of car dependency of cities, a line of
inquiry which emerged in the late 1980s. First, we update possibly outdated insights based …

The past decade has seen a surge of interest in the walkable neighborhood, motivated by
environmental, health, economic, and communitarian goals. We take stock of this literature …